Cecil Abercrombie

Infobox Old Cricketer

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nationality = English
country = England
country abbrev = Eng
picture = Cricket_no_pic.png name = Cecil Abercrombie
batting style = Right hand batsmen
bowling style = Right arm medium fast
FCs = 16
FC runs = 1126
FC bat avg = 40.21
FC 100s/50s = 4/2
FC top score = 165
FC balls = 551
FC wickets = 8
FC bowl avg = 41.12
FC 5s = 0
FC 10s = 0
FC best bowling = 3/27
FC catches/stumpings = 11/-
debut date = July 7
debut year = 1910
last date = August 28
last year = 1913
source = http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/6/6441/6441.html

Cecil Halliday Abercrombie (April 12, 1886 – May 31, 1916) was an English first-class cricketer.

Born on 12th April 1886 in Mozufferpore, India, he died on 31st May 1916 at sea during the Battle of Jutland while serving on HMS Defence which was sunk during the battle after a huge explosion with all hands.

A right-handed batsman and right arm medium pacer, he scored 4 centuries in just 16 matches with a highest score of 165 against Essex. He played for Hampshire County Cricket Club in 1913, averaging over 40 and winning his county cap. He also played for the Army and Navy in 1910 and the Royal Navy in 1912 and 1913.

References

* [http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/6/6441/6441.html Cecil Abercrombie] at CricketArchive